Re: Preference of Saddles
This message is from: "Shareknot" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Having recently become a proud Fjord owner I am wondering what preferences there are for saddles. I have a 10 year old mare and her 1 year old filly. The mare has been ridden, however, I don't have a saddle. My preference runs to the Western Saddle but it would seem that an English Saddle might work better as our mare is quite broad across the back. I would appreciate any input from other Fjord owners. I am really enjoying the pictures of all the new babies. I am expecting our first Fjord Baby next Apr-May. I can't begin to tell you all how much I am enjoying the "Fjord Experience" Sharon Knipe Calgary Canada
lisa,husband and jane
This message is from: "linda hickam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> they made it to Idahojane seems quite happy w/my 4 yr old stabled next to her...don't worry eileen
Re: She trains lions, tigers, elephants & Fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Arthur Rivoire) Hi from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia - I'm so excited having Irmgard Wieczorek here that I just had to share it with you. Who is Irmgard? Well, she's certainly the most knowledgeable horseperson I've ever encountered. Here's a very brief bio on the woman - She was born in a circus and grew up there. The most famous circus in Germany, the Franz Althoff Circus. By the time she was four years old, she was working with elephants. She never went to school, and only learned to read and write when she was twelve. HOWEVER, this girl had a phenomenal education. She learned Hindu philosophy from the Indian elephant trainer. Irmgard was passionate to learn everything there was to know about her world, and was mentored by people with extraordinary knowledge. The owner of the circus took this little blonde girl under her wing and taught her many things. Today, Irmgard is one of the premier horse trainers in Europe. She's also a well-known horse breeder, and a breeding judge of all pony breeds. She travels the world, all over Europe and to Africa and Australia and New Zealand teaching riding teachers how to teach. Her specialty is classical lunging and long-lining, and that's what she's been doing at Beaver Dam Farm this week. So what have we learned? First, let me say, Irmgard is concentrating on the basics with us. She wants us to be able to continue the programs after she's gone in two weeks. It must be remembered that she's teaching from her background of animal training in the circus. --- So, first thing we did was construct a ring in a corner of our large training ring. She laid down jumping poles as the "walls", and placed one pole in an open position as the "door". The horses have to learn to respect the "walls", and in and out occurs only at the doors. What could be simpler, heh? Irmgard lunges always with the whip in the right hand no matter the direction the horse is going. She has different ways of attaching the lungline according to the lesson of the hour. One way I'd never tried was to run the line through the bit and attach it to the D ring of the saddle on the side the horse is turning. There's so many things we've learned in the last two days. I just want to share a few of them. At the start of the riding lessons, she has all the horses line up square with riders at their heads. First thing the rider does is play with the bit until the horse starts to mouth it. Then the rider stands at the side of the horse holding the reins, one arm over the neck and flexes the neck. Only after the horse is mouthing and bending his neck willinginly and nicely will the rider mount. Another interesting thing I learned today - We have a lame horse with a torn muscle (we think). Irmgard recommended hosing, and showed us how. It's important, she said, to hose in spurts, and from BOTTOM TO TOP, and to DO BOTH LEGS. She said it's just like in massage. You ALWAYS massage in the direction of the heart. In other words, starting at the front of the horse, you massage in a clockwise direction. At the back, you massage in a counter clockwise direction -- Always towards the heart. --- I didn't know that! I can't tell you how lucky and appreciative we feel to have such a guru here on our farm. The woman is phenomenal in her knowledge. She's training our dog, Champ. We had two baby squirrels in the house (not invited) and Irmgard was so fascinated with this species new to her, that she trained them to sit in her hand. I wish all of you had the opportunity to experience what we're seeing. It's really phenomenal. Yesterday she worked about eight horses. At the end of each lunging session, she looped the lungeline around a foreleg hoisting it off the ground. Then looped it around the body, and had the horse move forward. - I can't even tell you exactly the sequence of ties and loops. The idea was SUBMISSION, and it was interesting to see how the various horses reacted. And the most interesting fact was that none of the Fjords fought the restriction. Some just accepted more readily than others. Well, that's it for now. I'm exhausted and must go to bed. Another exciting day tomorrow. Irmgard's not only a fabulous trainer and teacher, she's also a great cook, and made us a wonderful salad for dinner. Best Regards, Carol Rivoire Carol and Arthur Rivoire Beaver Dam Farm Fjords II R.R. 7 Pomquet Antigonish County Nova Scotia B2G 2L4 902 386 2304 http://www.beaverdamfarm.com
Would Deb Stevens please e mail me
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Deb, I have lost your E mail address please e mail me thanks Gumbisue
Re: Itchy foals
This message is from: "Larry&Margaret Shorhen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Try dusting the horses with D.E.. We use it for all kinds of insect control,,it is non-toxic and as it falls to the ground/bedding it kills insects there as well. Hope this will help you a little bit. Larry Shorhen
Re: July 7 & 8 Pre-evaluation Clinic
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Linda, well we'll understand, but if you started riding now. ;~] WA I wish I could attend. Sounds like so much fun :) Linda in Minnesota _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
hoof care
This message is from: "Denise Delgado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> listers, had my ponies trimmed today. quinn, the fjord, needed just some toe trimming. this last time he tended to wear down his hooves heel low for some reason. has been tripping more again. was long in the toe. so we will see. there has been some chipping too with the change to drier weather, which has been taken care of with some sprays of "hoof marvel" and mineral oil every now and then. dancer, the curly, with hooves of steal, just needed a mini-trim. now they are set for ridin denise
Re: Bugs, weather, CDE, foal pics
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just heard on the local weather report we have had 19 days straight of mostly cloudy weather - gezz!! Weekend promises to be nice:)
Re: July 7 & 8 Pre-evaluation Clinic
This message is from: "Denise Delgado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> thank you karen h. for giving us a pre-show clinic rundown. i have a couple of requests though. 1. it would be nice to have a list included of the participants and their homebase. 2. for the saturday night videos..are they going to include fun movies and should i bring the popcorn?!?!?! ;~)) denise
Re: July 7 & 8 Pre-evaluation Clinic
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] WA I wish I could attend. Sounds like so much fun :) Linda in Minnesota
New Email Address
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello everyone, We are adding another email address, Baileys [EMAIL PROTECTED], to our system. We will still be using our old one occasionally, but thought this one would be easier to remember! We still have some quality Fjords for sale, from weanling age to 19 years old. Let us know if you would like any info on any of them! Thanks, Lynda and Daniel Bailey's Norwegian Fjord Horse Farm White Cloud, MI 231.689.9902 http://hometown.aol.com/heithingi/BaileysNorwegianFjords.html
July 7 & 8 Pre-evaluation Clinic
This message is from: "Dudley and Karen Haines" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm writing to remind everyone of the Pre-Evaluation Clinic being held on July 7 and 8 at the Rafter PM Ranch in Carson City, Nevada. Beth Beymer and Karen McCarthy are generously donating their time to put on this clinic. Beth is a current member of the NFHR Evaluation Committee and Karen is a former member. Participants at the clinic will receive a copy of the NFHR Evaluation handbook and the clinicians will review the intent and structure of the NFHR American Evaluation system, especially the conformation phase. On Friday evening there will be a pizza party with an introduction to the clinic and viewing of videos from both U.S. and Norwegian evaluations. Saturday morning there will be a review of the NFHR Handbook and discussion, followed by in-hand work in the arena. After lunch there will be a continuation of work in-hand and a mane trimming and overall grooming and presentation session. Saturday evening there will be a BBQ and more videos. Sunday morning will start with a review and question and answer session, and the days work will be determined by the needs and requests of the participants. In the afternoon a trail ride to the Carson River is planned. Now, doesn't that sound like fun?! Karen still has some spaces left in the clinic for participants as well as room for auditors. Karen even has "loaner" horses available if you are not able to bring your own. The cost for this clinic is very reasonable, as I mentioned, both Beth and Karen are not charging for their time. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and practice for your next evaluation, or simply learn more about the evaluation system and fjordhorse conformation. You do not need to be participating at an evaluation this year in order to attend - the clinic is open to everyone. For those of you who have already signed up, Karen will e-mail you more detailed information, including directions to the ranch by June 13th. For more information about the clinic, please contact Karen McCarthy at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Bugs, weather, CDE, foal pics
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/6/2001 8:50:25 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > http://foxfirefjords.homestead.com/Foal5.html > Betsy, we sure enjoyed your photo's but the narration was greatest. You have started a story that we hope will go on thru the years as Lidamir's life goes on. I like your site. I went to the first page and viewed it all again. You have worked hard on it and we say Thanks for giving us the pleasure of viewing it. I enjoy viewing all the sites that Fjord owners let us view. Lets see more Fjord web sites or show addresses again for the new Fjord owners on this list. I go to every site with interest. Congratulations to all who have new foals, we are waiting for Emily to bring "Bjorn's) us one this week. Hopefully!!Tillie Dun Lookin' Fjords Bud,Tillie & Amy Evers Redmond OR (541) 548-6018 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/8589
Re: water hazards
This message is from: "Denise Delgado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> mary, what is your suggestion? carry a crop for added contact? leg aids (heavy), finally worked. i think he just wanted to roll and play, but if he learns this trick, i might have a heck of a time with him. he is'nt a mean horse. denise
Bugs, weather, CDE, foal pics
This message is from: "Patryjak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hiyall, We are getting Minnesotan weather a day or so later...The weather "guys" said last night that since May 1st we have had two days of sunshine. The sun came out for about 10 minutes on Monday...and the deer flies with it...swarms! It has also been really cool...highs just barely in 60's. Rain every day...Isn't this what Washington and Oregon are supposed to be like...or is that just a myth? Has made it necessary to keep moving horses around, either too much grass or really mucky or really slippery clay. Hard to lead horses around when you are slipping and sliding yourself! With no sun, nothing is drying out... Are any Fjords coming to Metamora CDE June 15, 16, 17? Sure hope it dries up some for it...I will be working cones on Saturday. Hope to see some Fjords there... For those who have never had or been around fjord foals, like us, I am trying to document Lidamir's adventures in pictures. If you would like to see visit http://foxfirefjords.homestead.com/Foal5.html http://foxfirefjords.homestead.com/Foal6.html Hard to believe she is 3 weeks old! Betsy in Michigan
Re: muzzles
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Jeanne -- I'll look for that!
Re: fat fjords
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There is a "grazing muzzle" made of nylon webbing with a rubber bottom which has a hole in the middle which lets in a few blades of grass. I have read (somewhere) that this is the best grazing muzzle to use. You can see a picture of the muzzle incorporated into a halter unit in this month's EQUUS, page 152. The muzzle by itself is available and snaps to a regular halter. Whether it is sized for a Fjord muzzle is another question! Jean in sunny Fairbanks, Alaska, expected to be 75 degrees today with 21 hours of sunlight! >Re: chubby fjords and grazing muzzles causes a sore >from rubbing on his chin area so I don't use it anymore. Mine is the heavy >wire "basket" style with fleece all around that clips on his halter. Has >anyone used a different style that works for them??? Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: water hazards
This message is from: Mary Thurman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Denise Delgado <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: yesterday i could barely get him out of the middle > of the stream. > granted it was hot and the water was nice, but he > just splashed away. i have heard > that when horses paw and splash in water like crazy, > as he was doing, > that it is a sign they are soon to lie down and > roll, is that true or > was he just screwing > around, playing in the water, Denise, Yes, the next move was probably "drop and roll". Have 'been there, done that' and it's not fun! Actually, ANY time a horse stops and starts pawing madly - in the water OR on dry land - he IS probably planning to take a good roll - rider or no rider! I have seen 'seasoned'(read SOURED) beach and dude string horses use this as a way to get rid of their rider when they feel they've had enough for the day. Also have seen older horses use this to get rid of the "kid" on their back when the kid started being decidedly obnoxious to the horse(hee, hee, think the horse won that round). Realistically, it can be very dangerous for a small rider - but then some kids/dudes really DO have it coming ;). Mary = Mary Thurman Raintree Farms [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
kez
This message is from: "Denise Delgado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> glad to hear kez is doing so well. i don't know about dirt ingestion, but i down loaded the horsemen's voice on line. it looks like a very interesting magazine. i have to go back and check it out a little more. congrats and thanks. denise ps. for the other listers, you can go to www.horsemensvoice.com.
Itchy foals
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: gnats and no-see-ums In Minnesota we also have gnats -- have noticed they REALLY bite one mare, love to burrow down in my fjord geldings "folds" and just nibble on my QH. The mare is almost crazy they bother her so much. She has big scabby areas where they bite and bite. I use "gnat away" and a generous blob of clear SWAT on areas I know the gnats will go to -- but, if at all possible I put them in their stalls. I don't go out when the darn gnats are out -- and their bites not only itch but swell up and hurt. UFFDA!!! Linda in MN
Re: fat fjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Listers!! Re: chubby fjords and grazing muzzles -- I have used one with my "Sven" and it works well to slow his eating down, however, it also causes a sore from rubbing on his chin area so I don't use it anymore. Mine is the heavy wire "basket" style with fleece all around that clips on his halter. Has anyone used a different style that works for them??? Congrats to all the folks with new foals -- hope to see many on the Herald's baby page:) Sympathy to those with ill or deceased horses - such sad stories! My heart aches as I read them through misty eyes. Minnesota weather is barely tolerable -- cool, rainy, cloudy -- with a day of sunshine here and there just to tease us!! Not many bugs and that has been the only plus - too cold!!! Have a fun summer! Linda in Minnesota, just outside Minneapolis, in "rural" Corcoran -- still lots of farmers out our way :)
Keswick
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Keswick is a month old today and doing well. We are still feeding him every 2 hours round the clock, but he is now starting to eat Foal Lac pellets so we will soon feed him a little less often. Kate has returned to Los Trigos and Heather my 3 year old Fjord and Jorge a Pygora goat have taken over. He seems to be growing normally and is as tall as his brother Paul who is 4 days older. Keswick made the cover of the East Mountain Telegraph, our local paper and he will be on the cover, with Heather, of The Horsemans Voice a New Mexico horse magazine. The Horsemans Voice plans an annual update on his progress. So at one month old he is already an ambassador for his breed. . I have a question for the list how long does a foal eat dirt, I understand it is to build the bacteria in the stomach, but Kez seems to eat a lot more than I thought he would. Even in the pasture he will eat the grass down to the soil and eat dirt. It isn't so bad when he is eating the clay soil but I have sand and have had to restrict him from some areas where he could run. Sue Sue Clark-Sorger Crown Oak Fjords Sandia Park NM
